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Oilers prospect Kristians Pelss confirmed dead
The Edmonton Oilers have confirmed that prospect Kristians Pelss has died. He was 20. The Oilers released a statement on Saturday saying the team was ...
Murray, defending champ Cilic for Queen's final
Top-seeded Andy Murray and defending champion Marin Cilic will contest the final at Queen's Club after both claimed three-set victories on Saturday.
Hantuchova, Croatian teen reach Birmingham final
Croatian teenager Donna Vekic reached her second career WTA final when she beat 2009 champion Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia 7-6 (5), 1-6, 6-3 in ...
Sagan wins stage 8, Frank closes in on title
Slovakian rider Peter Sagan won stage eight of the Tour de Suisse and Mathias Frank retained the yellow jersey on Saturday heading into the final-day ...
India puts Pakistan out of misery in Champs Trophy
India put already-eliminated Pakistan out of its misery in the Champions Trophy by thrashing its fierce rival by eight wickets in a rain-hit match on ...
Century later, Ouimet's Open win still resonates
At the entrance to the Putterham Meadows golf course stands a statue of 1913 U.S. Open champion Francis Ouimet. Also in bronze, dwarfed by the bag he ...
Former teammates expect coach Kidd to succeed
Former teammates, players and a former NBA assistant coach think the credibility a Hall of Fame career brings — and familiarity with today's players ...
Cycling Ireland votes against endorsing McQuaid
Pat McQuaid's chances of winning a third term as president of the International Cycling Union were hit when he failed to secure the nomination of his ...
Thornton shoots 65 for share of lead in France
Simon Thornton of Ireland made a hole in one to shoot 6-under 65 and share a one-stroke lead with Tjaart Van der Walt of South Africa and Baptiste ...
Istanbul addresses protests in 2020 presentation
As Turkey's prime minister lashed out at protesters, leaders of Istanbul's bid for the 2020 Summer Games sought to diminish the impact of the unrest ...
Halep beats Petkovic for 1st career WTA title
Simona Halep won her first WTA title when she beat Andrea Petkovic 6-3, 6-3 to win the inaugural Nurnberger Versicherungscup. The seventh-seeded ...
Federer beats Haas in 3 to reach final in Halle
Top-seeded Roger Federer came from behind to beat defending champion Tommy Haas 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 and reach the Gerry Weber Open final on Saturday.
Pedrosa wins pole at Catalonia GP with record lap
MotoGP overall leader Dani Pedrosa set a record for qualifying at the Catalonia Grand Prix on Saturday, breaking the previous mark held by Casey ...
England coach rejects ball-tampering accusations
England coach Ashley Giles has rejected accusations from a former national-team captain that his players have been tampering with the ball during the ...
India wins toss, fields 1st vs Pakistan
India has won the toss and chosen to field first in its Champions Trophy match against Pakistan at Edgbaston. With India already having won Group B ...
Web giants get broader surveillance revelations
Facebook and Microsoft Corp. representatives said that after negotiations with national security officials their companies have been given permission ...
Bruins F Horton practices ahead of Game 2
If Nathan Horton is unable to play in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals, the Boston Bruins think Tyler Seguin will be a more than adequate replacement.
Horschel, Mickelson lead at US Open
Phil Mickelson drilled a long birdie on his final hole and Billy Horschel made every green in regulation on Friday to be the only two players below ...
Toews wins Selke Award for best defensive forward
Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews got another victory on Friday. The trophy he wants the most is still up for grabs. Toews won the Frank J.
Queen honors Christian Horner, Paul Lawrie
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and 1999 British Open champion Paul Lawrie are among the sporting players and officials to be honored by ...
US to host key Olympic meeting in 2015
The United States will host a major Olympic meeting in 2015, a boost to a potential U.S. bid for the 2024 Summer Games. Washington D.C. was chosen ...
Dinwiddie, Van der Walt share lead in France
Robert Dinwiddie shot a 5-under 66 to share the lead with Tjaart Van der Walt of South Africa after the second round of the Najeti Hotels Open on ...
Hantuchova beats Schiavone in Aegon Classic
Daniela Hantuchova rallied from a set and 4-1 down Friday to beat former French Open champion Francesca Schiavone and advance to the semifinals of the ...
SAfrica through, Windies out after tie
South Africa squeezed into the semifinals of the Champions Trophy and eliminated West Indies after their make-or-break Group B match finished as a tie ...